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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist versus GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance .

Last updated on January 01, 2024. Published on February 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe fragrances. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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Fragrance Brand
Fragrance British Brand United Kingdom

Fragrance

Perfumes, Colognes, and more to change or enhance scent.

Fragrance

Perfumes, Colognes, and more to change or enhance scent.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.

GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 2.

GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.

GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 5.

GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 8.

GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 9.

GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.

Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 11.

GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

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Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 12.

GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60730.

Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 13.

GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

8% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

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Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Fragrance Mist 13 ingredients

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GHOST Fragrances Ghost The Fragrance 15 ingredients

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